PRESENT:
Councillor Ron Cooper, Chair
Councillor Clint Schofield, Vice Chair
Councillor Harry McInroy
Councillor Jack Greenough
Councillor Condo Sarto
Councillor John Cunningham
ABSENT:
Councillor Bruce Hetherington (regrets)
STAFF:
Mr. Mitch Dickey, Planner
Mr. Kevin Barrett, Planner
Mr. Don Bickford, Planner
Ms. Julia Horncastle, Assistant Municipal Clerk
3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
4. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES - NONE
5. MOTIONS OF RECONSIDERATION - NONE
6. MOTIONS OF RESCISSION - NONE
7. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS
9. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with an invocation.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Councillors Greenough and Cunningham that the minutes of February 5 and 19, 1998 be approved as circulated. MOTION PUT AND PASSED.
3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
Additions
1. Waterfront Development Project - Work Stoppage - Councillor Cunningham
2. Correspondence, dated February 26, 1998, from Jim Talbot, Department of Transportation re: potholes and lighting on Highway 111 from Gaston Road to Pleasant Street
3. Memorandum, dated March 2, 1998, from Vi Carmichael, Municipal Clerk re: Healthy Dartmouth Committee
MOVED by Councillors Sarto and Cunningham that the Order of Business, as amended, be approved. MOTION PUT AND PASSED.
4. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES - NONE
5. MOTIONS OF RECONSIDERATION - NONE
6. MOTIONS OF RESCISSION - NONE
7. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS
9. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
9.1.1 Halifax RDA
Councillor Cooper introduced the members of the RDA and Mr. David McVeigh made a presentation outlining the accomplishments to date as well as the proposed projects for 1998.
Following the presentation, Councillors were provided and opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification on such things as funding, services offered and projects and programs undertaken to date and those planned for the upcoming year.
Councillor Schofield received clarification that approximately 50% of the monies go to payment of salaries.
Councillor Cooper thanked the members of the RDA for their presentation.
9.1.2 Atlantic Basketball Association
Mr. Bob Young, Atlantic Basketball Association, reading from prepared text, made a presentation to Council advising they were in attendance requesting the support of Community Council for the lease of the land bounded by CN property to the South and West, Alderney Drive and Windmill Road to the East and Geary Street to the North for $1.00 per year for 20 years with a renewal option for another 20 years.
Councillor Cunningham advised the Downtown Dartmouth Corporation endorses the project.
MOVED by Councillors Cunningham and Greenough that the Harbour East Community Council support the project in principle and request staff provide a report on the feasibility of such a facility. MOTION PUT AND PASSED.
It was further suggested that if the report provided for a positive recommendation, it be forwarded directly to Regional Council but if the recommendation is in the negative, Community Council be advised.
9.1.3 Coast Radio
Mr. Wayne Herrett, reading from prepared text, made a presentation to Community Council regarding the start up of a low power FM Community Radio Station for the communities of Eastern Passage & Cow Bay.
Members of the Community Council endorsed the proposal and extended their best wishes on their endeavour.
10.1 Harbour East Planning Advisory Committee Report
Mr. Kevin Barrett, with the aid of overheads, presented the staff report advising staff is recommending the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Eastern Passage/Cow Bay.
Councillor McInroy noted that concerns had been expressed regarding the Ultramar lands. The Councillor referenced the storage of recycling materials and questioned if this would affect the recommendations to Regional Council. In response, Community Council was advised this would not affect the recommendation going forward.
Mr. Barrett clarified that the Shearwater lands are not included in this proposal.
MOVED by Councillors McInroy and Schofield that the Harbour East Community Council recommend to Regional Council that a date be set for a public hearing for the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Eastern Passage/Cow Bay as outlined in the staff report dated February 26, 1998. MOTION PUT AND PASSED.
12.1 Waterfront Development - Work Stoppage- Councillor Cunningham
Councillor Cunningham advised as the memorandum from Mr. Allen clarified the situation, he would not be proceeding further with this item.
12.2 Correspondence, dated February 26, 1998 from Jim Talbot, Department of Transportation re: potholes and lighting on Highway 111 from Gaston Road to Pleasant Street
Community Council agreed as this was initiated by Councillor Hetherington, it be deferred to the next meeting.
12.3 Memorandum, dated March 2, 1998, from Vi Carmichael, Municipal Clerk re: Healthy Dartmouth Committee
Community Council agreed to defer the item to the next meeting.
14. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Rick MacNeil, Shore Road, Eastern Passage, addressed Community Council expressing concern with regards to the amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law as they were being forwarded to Regional Council. He stated that one of his concerns with regards to the heritage aspect of the community as well as providing for the protection of the village aspect. He stated, in his opinion, there should not be large scale buildings within the commercial core that would take away from the views. Councillor Cooper suggested Mr. MacNeil contact the heritage coordinator and community groups.
16. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
17. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Councillors McInroy and Sarto that the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m. MOTION PUT AND PASSED.
Julia Horncastle
ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL CLERK
